Dercums Disease Treatment San Diego

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Dercums Disease Treatment San Diego
www.lymphatictherapyservices.com
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Dercums disease -DD (adiposis dolorosa)
What is Dercums? DD is a disorder of subcutaneous
adipose (fatty) tissue, also known as painful fat
syndrome. It involves the excess deposit and
expansion of fat cells. Lipomas are common and
angiolipomas (very vascular lipomas) are found in
30 of people with Dercums Disease. DD is often
misdiagnosed as ordinary obesity. DD occurs in
more women than men, at a 51 ratio, and in 40
of cases it is thought it is thought to be
inherited (genetic). Age of onset is usually
between 30 and 50 years of age. Currently, there
are no imaging or diagnostic tests available to
determine the presence of DD.
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Types of Dercums
TYPE 1 Painful nodular fat around the
joints. TYPE 2 Painful nodular fat anywhere from
head to toe (whole body). Often accompanied by
generalized obesity. TYPE 3 Larger lipomas that
may have a capsule and attached connective
tissue often in the absence of obesity. Most men
have Type 3
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What are the symptoms of Dercums

• Severe fatigue that impairs a persons daily
  activities of living and can be worsened by
  activities and exercise
• Memory difficulties finding words, forming
  thoughts Brain Fog.
• Weight gain may occur at onset difficult to lose
  with lifestyle changes
• Increased vasculature near lipomas
  telangiectasias(small dilated blood vessel near
  the surface of the skin) cherry angiomas (round
  broken capillary on the skin) easy bruising
  heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
• Lymphatic involvement Swellings in fat may
  change in size and are nonpitting, (do not indent
  when pressed)
• Shortness of breath (dyspnea).
• Gastrointestinal Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  (heartburn) irritable bowel symptoms,
  constipation and/or diarrhea, bloating, abdominal
  pain, and feeling full.
• Joint and muscle pain and/or stiffness.
• Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), palpitations
  (feeling your heart beat).
• Migraines

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Dercums Treatment Services
Initial Consultation Evaluation 90 minutes
230 You will receive the support and caring to
effectively maintain your results.
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Treatment Options Dercums

• Manual Lymph Drainage
• Nutrition / Diet Management
• Exercise / Movement Therapy
• Complementary Care / Aromatherapy

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Lymphatic Therapy Services
[phone]
info_at_lymphatictherapyservices.com
www.lymphatictherapyservices.com/
3282 Governor Drive, San Diego, California
92122, USA